Be Prepared*
Quick Links
There are many government and non-government agencies and organizations to help people who have been hit by an emergency or disaster. This page is primarily dedicated to helping individuals and families take concrete steps to get better prepared to help lessen the severity of most emergencies or disasters. It is good that agencies provide rescue and relief during disasters, but each individual can take steps so that their life is not 100% dependent on others. Please download this important information and take the necessary steps needed for your family.
FEMA: National Incident Study Program: Downloads
Documents and Education Courses
Important Links to Help Individuals and Families Get Better Prepared for Emergencies and Disasters
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Disaster Kits, 72 Hour Kits, Mobility Bags, Readiness Kits, Emergency Supplies
The American Red Cross and FEMA recommend that all Americans prepare emergency supplies including a portable kit that can be carried with you when an evacuation is ordered or you need to leave your home. These links contain documents and check lists to help you prepare your own readiness kit. Of course common sense should be your first guide.
American Red Cross: "Get Prepared" at home, work, school and community.
Ready.gov: "Get a Kit" instructions for emergency kits. American Red Cross: "Emergency Supply Kits"
American Red Cross: Terrorism & unexpected Events brochure downloads.
Learning from Katrina
"If we've learned anything, it's that we can't reley upon others for our individual and families' safety. We must do more to lessen a disaster's effect on our lives."
Emergency Management Institiute (FEMA) Courses: List of Courses
NOTE: As you can see, this site is dedicated to help you create a safer environment for your family should you have to endure the terrible events of a natural or man-made disaster. Perhaps one of the least understood aspects of preparedness is that, "if you are better prepared than your neighbors, you will be in a position of being able to help them. If you aren't spending all of your time just trying to survive yourself, you will be in a position to help your fellow man in their trials and troubles that disasters and emergencies inflict."
If you learn nothing from this site than this principle, this site has done it's job. Mike
American Red Cross: " Power in Preparing for Potential Blackouts "
Disaster Preparedness & Response:
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Thanks, Mike
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Blog Topics:
Taking into account heat, cold, flood, drought, tornadoes,
and tropical storms, which of the following countries has
the worst weather on the planet?
A) United States, B) Canada, C) Bangladesh,
D) China, E) Phillipines.
Find out at RedCross.org!
